ECTS - University of Thessaly Course information ... J. Walker «Fundamentals of Physics», John...
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1 ECTS Course information in English General course information: Course title: PHYSICS II Course code: CE2_U02 Credits: 6 Work load (hours): 180 Course level: Undergraduate Graduate Course type: Mandatory Selective Course category: Basic Orientation Semester: 2 Hours per week: 4 Course objectives (capabilities pursued and learning results): This course aims to a systematic presentation of principles in the domain of Electromagnetism and Optics along with a brief introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics. At the end of the semester the students can solve problems of electricity, electromagnetism, optics atomic and nuclear physics. They are also able to explain physical phenomena and technological applications related with the above mentioned notions. They are also capable to perform simple laboratory exercises and produce the corresponding technical reports. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic physic concepts. Basic Knowledge of Differential and Integral Calculus Instructor’s data: Name: Theodoros Karakasidis Level: Associate Professor Office: Building of the Department of Civil Engineering, 1 st floor Tel. – email: +30.24210.74163 – [email protected] Other tutors:
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Course information in English
General course information:
Course title: PHYSICS II Course code: CE2_U02
Credits: 6 Work load (hours):
180
Course level: Undergraduate Graduate Course type: Mandatory Selective
Course category: Basic Orientation Semester: 2 Hours per week: 4
Course objectives (capabilities pursued and learning results):
This course aims to a systematic presentation of principles in the domain of
Electromagnetism and Optics along with a brief introduction to Atomic and
Nuclear Physics. At the end of the semester the students can solve problems of
electricity, electromagnetism, optics atomic and nuclear physics. They are also
able to explain physical phenomena and technological applications related with
the above mentioned notions. They are also capable to perform simple
laboratory exercises and produce the corresponding technical reports.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic physic concepts.
Basic Knowledge of Differential and Integral Calculus
Instructor’s data:
Name: Theodoros Karakasidis
Level: Associate Professor Office: Building of the Department of Civil
Engineering, 1st floor
Tel. – email: +30.24210.74163 – [email protected] Other tutors:
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Specific course information:
Week No. Course contents
Hours
Course attendance
Preparation
1 Electrostatics. Electric charge. Coulomb’s Law.
Electric field.
4 5
2 Gauss’ Law for electric filed.
4 5
3 Magnetic forces on moving charges and electric
currents
4 6
4 Magnetic fields produced by moving charges and
electric currents.
4 6
5 Electromagnetic fields in matter.
4 6
6 Ampere’s Law.
4 5
7 Faraday’s Law.
4 5
8 Electromagnetic waves.
4 6
9 Direct electric current.Alternating current.
4 6
10 Geometrical optics. Reflection – Refraction.
Polarization.
4 5
11 Interference
4 6
12 Diffraction.
4 6
13 Lasers. Molecular spectroscopy. Elements of
molecular physics.
4 6
14 Elements of nuclear physics. Radioactivity.
4 6
Additional hours for:
Class project Examinations Preparation for examinations
Educational visit
17 3 25
3
Suggested literature:
D. C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics,
Addison-Wesley, 4th Edition, 2008.
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker «Fundamentals of Physics», John Wiley &
Sons; 5th edition, 1997.
K. W.Ford, “Classical and Modern Physics», John Wiley & Sons, 1974.
Paul G. Hewitt, J. Suchocki, L. A. Hewitt «Conceptual Physical Science”,
Longman; 2nd edition (January 1999)
M. Alonso, Ε. J. Finn Physics, Addison-Wesley Publishing; 1992.
D. Young, R. A. Freedman, T. R. Sandin, A. Lewis Ford, Sears and Zemansky's
University Physics (10th Edition) Addison-Wesley Pub Co; 10th edition, 1999
Teaching method (select and describe if necessary - weight):
Teaching
70%
Seminars
……….%
Demonstrations
……….%
Laboratory
10%
Exercises
20.%
Visits at facilities
……….%
Other (describe): ……………………….
……….%
Total 100%
Evaluation method (select)- weight:
written % Oral %
Homework 15
Class project
Interim examination
Final examinations
85
4
Other (describe): …………………………
